Machine learning models to predict mechanical performance properties of modified bituminous mixes: A comprehensive review

S Jalota, M Suthar - Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, 2024 - Springer
The incorporation of various modifiers such as rubber, plastic, fibers, and anti-stripping
agents has demonstrated favourable effects on the mechanical properties of bituminous …

Development of Bambusa tulda fiber-micro particle reinforced hybrid green composite: A sustainable solution for tomorrow's challenges in construction and building …

A Saha, ND Kulkarni, P Kumari - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Researchers are continually focusing on natural alternatives to synthetic materials due to the
ongoing rise in global warming and sustainability concerns. Interest in natural fiber …

Investigating recycled pulp fiber reinforcement mechanisms on asphalt mastic

J Luo, C Cheng, M Cai, Y Zhao, Y Su - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Adding fibers to asphalt can enhance the cohesion of asphalt mastics, thereby improving
their deformation resistance and rheological properties. The fibers enhance the performance …

[HTML][HTML] Understanding Toughening Mechanisms and Damage Behavior in Hybrid-Fiber-Modified Mixtures Using Digital Imaging

Y Yang, Y He, R Fu, X Zhao, H Shang, C Ma - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
Pavement cracking is a primary cause of early damage in asphalt pavements, and fiber-
reinforcement technology is an effective method for enhancing the anti-cracking …

Bamboo fiber-enhanced UHPC: Early hydration and microstructural/mesoscale analysis

H Zhao, Z Li, J Tang, T Zhou, T Xiong - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates the impact of incorporating bamboo fibers, a natural and renewable
material, into ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) on its early hydration, mechanical …

Distribution pattern and assembly mechanism of microbial community to cause biological aging of asphalt materials in forest road domain

Q Xia, L Shi, D Ma, T Xu - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The biological aging of asphalt due to microorganism decomposition causes such distresses
as loosening and spalling on asphalt pavement in forest region, which deteriorates the …

[HTML][HTML] Enhanced Environmental Sustainability for the Acoustic Absorption Properties of Cabuya Fiber in Building Construction Using Machine Learning Predictive …

L Bravo-Moncayo, V Puyana-Romero, M Argotti-Gómez… - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
Sustainability in construction is a growing concern due to the significant polluting waste
generated before, during, and after a building's life cycle. The use of natural materials can …

Biodegradation mechanism of asphalt by microbial consortia in asphalt pavement of forest area road

Q Xia, L Shi, D Ma, T Xu - International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 2025 - Elsevier
To study the degradation behaviors of asphalt by microorganisms and reveal
biodegradation mechanism of asphalt, 16S rRNA full-length sequencing was utilized to …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanically activated shell powder modified asphalt and its aging resistance enhancement

S Chen, Y Wang, X He, Y Su, Y Cao, C Yang… - Case Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
The accumulation of shell stacking can lead to significant environmental issues and
resource waste. It is necessary to find disposal rational ways of accumulating natural waste …

[HTML][HTML] Performance of Bamboo Bark Fiber Asphalt Mortar Modified with Surface-Grafted Nano-SiO2

N Zhang, X Wang, P Sun, N Zheng, A Sun - Polymers, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
In this study, the feasibility of using bamboo bark fibers as modifiers to enhance asphalt
mortar performance was investigated. Bamboo bark fibers were modified with NaOH, KH570 …